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The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America (Signet)The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America (Signet) by Robert Levering
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The classic book on best places to work.
1001 Ways to Reward Employees1001 Ways to Reward Employees by Bob Nelson Ph.D.
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Simple ways to reward people in a sincere and fun way
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies (Harper Business Essentials)Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies (Harper Business Essentials) by Jim Collins
Buy new: $10.52 / Used from: $0.58
My all time favorite business book!
Contented Cows Give Better MilkContented Cows Give Better Milk by Richard Hadden
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $0.01
Profiles the companies who know how to find and retain the best employees.
Delivering Results: A New Mandate for Human Resource ProfessionalsDelivering Results: A New Mandate for Human Resource Professionals by Edited
Buy new: $29.16 / Used from: $0.86
Wonderful description of the HR Leader's role and ultimate objectives of the function.
Human Resources in the 21st CenturyHuman Resources in the 21st Century
Buy new: $23.76 / Used from: $6.02
Wonderful compendium of strategic thinking by HR thought leaders.
HR from the Heart: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Building the People Side of Great BusinessHR from the Heart: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Building the People Side of Great Business by Libby Sartain
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I wrote it, so of course I recommend it!
Getting Employees to Fall in Love with Your CompanyGetting Employees to Fall in Love with Your Company by Jim Harris Ph.D.
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One of my all time favorites, really shows how to capture the hearts and minds of employees.
Hidden Value: How Great Companies Achieve Extraordinary Results with Ordinary PeopleHidden Value: How Great Companies Achieve Extraordinary Results with Ordinary People by Charles A. O'Reilly
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Shows how high performing companies add value through people strategies, profiles companies who have done this successfully.
The Southwest Airlines Way : Using the Power of Relationships to Achieve High PerformanceThe Southwest Airlines Way : Using the Power of Relationships to Achieve High Performance by Jody Hoffer Gittell
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Research rather than anecdotes prove why Southwest Airlines is so successful.
Liberating the Corporate Soul : Building a Visionary OrganizationLiberating the Corporate Soul : Building a Visionary Organization by Richard Barrett
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A wonderful book that makes the connection between spirituality and the bottomline. Really special.
The War for TalentThe War for Talent by Ed Michaels
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The classic book on human capital and how to compete for and keep the best of the best.
The Knowing-Doing Gap: How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge into ActionThe Knowing-Doing Gap: How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge into Action by Jeffrey Pfeffer
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Explores why companies and organizational leaders often know what to do but cannot get things done.
Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things DoneExecution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done by Larry Bossidy
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The ability to execute is due to strong leadership, corporate culture, and systematic processes with regard to: people, strategy, and operations.
The Working Life: The Promise and Betrayal of Modern WorkThe Working Life: The Promise and Betrayal of Modern Work by Joanne B. Ciulla
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The good, bad, and ugly of work life with historical and current cultural thinking.
High Performance HR: Leveraging Human Resources for Competitive AdvantageHigh Performance HR: Leveraging Human Resources for Competitive Advantage by David S. Weiss
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Positions HR as an internal business accountable for the return on investment of essential corporate assets--people and organizational processes.
The Human Capital Edge: 21 People Management Practices Your Company Must Implement (Or Avoid) To Maximize Shareholder ValueThe Human Capital Edge: 21 People Management Practices Your Company Must Implement (Or Avoid) To Maximize Shareholder Value by Bruce N. Pfau Phd
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Twenty One Strategic HR practices that lead to shareholder value and profitable growth.
Why the Bottom Line ISN'T!: How to Build Value Through People and OrganizationWhy the Bottom Line ISN'T!: How to Build Value Through People and Organization by Dave Ulrich
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Ulrich is the guru on this subject, how intangibles build organizational capability and deliver value and growth.
Peak Performance: Aligning the Hearts and Minds of Your EmployeesPeak Performance: Aligning the Hearts and Minds of Your Employees by Jon R. Katzenbach
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How to create an energized workforce, and stories of those who have done it.
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to StayLove 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay by Beverly L. Kaye
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Use this book with managers who need to learn the basics of retaining great people.
The HR Scorecard: Linking People, Strategy, and PerformanceThe HR Scorecard: Linking People, Strategy, and Performance by Brian E. Becker
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Essential for serious HR Leader's Library!
Get Weird! 101 Innovative Ways to Make Your Company a Great Place to WorkGet Weird! 101 Innovative Ways to Make Your Company a Great Place to Work by John Putzier
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Great ideas for creating a culture of fun and innovation.
Weird Ideas That Work: 11 1/2 Practices for Promoting, Managing, and Sustaining InnovationWeird Ideas That Work: 11 1/2 Practices for Promoting, Managing, and Sustaining Innovation by Robert I. Sutton
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11 1/2:-) Suggestions for fostering innovation in the workplace.